Just needed for some tips on saving and managing money better .  

Unless something has changed but I hope they can speed up the production of them.

You should read The Millionaire Next Door by by Thomas J.

I know the tax hit isn’t ideal, but I’m wondering if the long-term cash flow benefits outweigh the opportunity cost.

You can only pull out 70% of the equity.

Does anyone know of any meetups/ networking events regarding real estate or entrepreneurship?
Looking for ways to expand my network as well as possible job opportunities. 

Assuming you have access to MLS (Multiple Listing Service, a place for agents to list deals).1) Look for deals that look like investor-type of deals (e.g. low purchase price, ugly houses, or sometimes MLS will even say what type of financing it is)2) If the buyer's info is there, voila.  3) Otherwise, contact the realtor to look for leads (that will be more of a uphill battle, but you never know...)

Are the business on there trusted? 

Tips for setting up an LLC3.

Why not just set up sole prop?